Compulsion popular, research finds

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More than half the nation sees compulsory pension contributions as a possible solution to tackling the country's £57bn pensions shortfall, suggests research.

Commissioned by Axa, the research suggests more than 23 million adults would vote in support of making savings into a pension by employees and employers compulsory to secure retirement income. The findings follow last week's Pension Commission report, chaired by Adair Turner. Some 22% questioned claim they would vote against savings compulsion, instead favouring this be left up to the discretion of the individual. One-in-five say they would not vote at all due to the inadequacy of information provided about the issue. Greater London is most likely to vote 'yes' in a referendum - 5...

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